Curriculum / Modules
Standard Curriculum Transformation Studies, M.A. (Appendix 3, PStO)
| Complex or Module | Credit Points (CP) per Semester | Total CP | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Core Modules | |||||
| 13922 - Introduction to Transformation Studies | 6 | ||||
| 13923 - Transformation Theories | 6 | ||||
| 13924 - Transformation: Design and Methodologies | 6 | ||||
| 41514 - Study Project | 12 | ||||
| Subject-specific Modules from the chosen field of study | 36 | ||||
| Methods Modules | 12 | ||||
| Elective Modules from other fields of study | 6 | ||||
| Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) | 6 | ||||
| 14078 – Master’s Thesis | 30 | ||||
| Total | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
Catalogue of Core Modules Transformation Studies, M.A. (Appendix 1, PStO)
| Module No. | Complexe and Modules | Status | Rating | Credit Points |
| Core Modules | 30 | |||
| 13922 | Introduction to Transformation Studies | C | Ex | 6 |
| 13923 | Transformation Theories | C | Ex | 6 |
| 13924 | Transformation: Design and Methodologies | C | Ex | 6 |
| 41514 | Study Project | C | Ex | 12 |
| Subject-specific Modules of the field of study „Sociocultural Transformation“1 | 36 | |||
| Subject-specific Modules of the field of study „Socioeconomic & Institutional Transformation“2 | 36 | |||
| Subject-specific Modules of the field of study „Sociotechnical Transformation“3 | 36 | |||
| Methods Modules4 | 12 | |||
| Elective Module from another field of study from the elective area of the IDS offer | 6 | |||
| Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Module5 | 6 | |||
| 14078 | Master’s Thesis | C | Ex | 30 |
| Total | 120 | |||
Ex = Examination (graded), C = Core Module; CP = Credit Points
1 Cf. § 6 para. 3 Select modules worth 36 CP from Table 2A
2 Cf. § 6 para. 3 Select modules worth 36 CP from Table 2B
3 Cf. § 6 para. 3 Select modules worth 36 CP from Table 2C
4 Cf. § 6 para. 3 Select modules worth 12 CP from Table 2D
5 Cf. § 6 para. 3 Select modules worth 6 CP from the IDS Module Catalogue of the BTU
Catalogue of Elective Modules Transformation Studies, M.A. (Appendix 2, PStO) The catalogue of elective modules can be adapted in accordance with Section 6 (6).
Table 2A: Subject-specific Modules of the field of study „Sociocultural Transformation“
| Module No. | Module Title | Rating | CP |
| 13945 | Europe in Transformation | Ex | 6 |
| 13655 | Un/disciplining Knowledge: Technology, Science, and Society in Transformation | Ex | 6 |
| 13706 | Justice and Diversity in Environmental Change | Ex | 6 |
| 13705 | Sociology of Sustainable Development | Ex | 6 |
| 37404 | Culture and Globalisation | Ex | 6 |
| 37106 | Social Change and Continuity | Ex | 6 |
| 13927 | Concepts of Social Criticism and Social Transformation | Ex | 6 |
| 13946 | Mobility and Digitalisation | Ex | 6 |
| 13739 | Anthropos in the Anthropocene | Ex | 6 |
Table 2B:Subject-specific Modules of the field of study „Socioeconomic & Institutional Transformation“
| Module No. | Module Title | Rating | CP |
| 13957 | Behavioural Economics | Ex | 6 |
| 13958 | Economics of Innovation | Ex | 6 |
| 13953 | Economic Perspectives on Climate Neutrality | Ex | 6 |
| 13811 | Behavioral Resource Management: Thinking and Decision-Making under Risk and Ambiguity | Ex | 6 |
| 13925 | Alternative Economies | Ex | 6 |
| 13960 | Transformation: Law, Governance, Ethical Foundations | Ex | 6 |
| 13959 | Law and Economics | Ex | 6 |
| 13907 | Anthropocene and Law | Ex | 6 |
| 13356 | Global Change and Legal Responses | Ex | 6 |
Table 2C: Subject-specific Modules of the field of study „Sociotechnical Transformation“
| Module No. | Module Title | Rating | CP |
| 13656 | What Material Culture? Transformative Processes in Technology and Art | Ex | 6 |
| 13796 | Just Energy Transition | Ex | 6 |
| 13659 | Sustainability and Digitalisation | Ex | 6 |
| 13109 | Philosophy of Technology and Nature | Ex | 6 |
| 13795 | Market Integration of Renewable Energies and Sector Coupling | Ex | 6 |
| 13717 | De-carbonization of Industrial Processes | Ex | 6 |
Table 2D: Methods Modules
| Module No. | Module Title | Rating | CP |
| 13711 | Colloquium Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research | Ex | 6 |
| 13714 | Research Methods in Business Administration and Economics | Ex | 6 |
| 37101 | Intercultural Competence | Ex | 6 |
| 13715 | Causal Data Science in Business and Economics | Ex | 6 |
| 13710 | B-TU for Future - Transdisciplinary Module for climate protection and sustainable development | Ex | 6 |
Supplementary Modules
Elective modules of up to 30 CP can be replaced in individual cases by supplementary modules in terms of Section 26 of the FrameworkO. This does not apply to modules from PhD programmes and language courses offered by the Language Center of the University. Supplementary modules must be approved by the Examination Board before they are taken.
IDS Module Catalogue
In the winter semester 2023/2024, the modules listed in the module catalogue are permitted for interdisciplinary studies in degree programmes at the BTU. Other modules may not be taken in the interdisciplinary studies.
Please note the negative lists of the study programmes in the module catalogue, which have been determined by the programme directors. Not all modules are permitted in every degree programme.
FÜS module catalog for the winter semester 2023/2024
The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) serve to impart interdisciplinary knowledge that goes beyond the subject curricula. In doing so, the IDS does not take the place of the integrated teaching of competencies that is necessary from the perspective of the individual course of study, but supplements it with aspects that are independent of the subject.
Guideline for interdisciplinary studies
For the modules of the interdisciplinary studies, the examination registration is to be carried out online in modularized study programmes.